2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator

To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and 2012 Suzuki Equator were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe weights approximately 550 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2012 Suzuki Equator
Make Hyundai Suzuki
Model Genesis Coupe Equator
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2501 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 5-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 975 kg
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 80 L


 

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